Anu Malik, Lpcc Email & Phone Number

Cali Metropolitan Area

• Providing personalized, integrative, and holistic psychotherapy services to population ages 15-65.
• Areas of specialization include trauma, substance use disorders and drug use, mental health (bipolar disorder, impulsivity, OCD, phobias, anxiety, depression, anger), eating disorders & body dysmorphic disorder, love.
• Treatment approaches are eclectic by nature and incorporate modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Internal Family Systems, Post Induction Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy.
• Services offered in-person and virtually.

Malibu, California, United States

• Oversaw operations of the Counseling Department by attending to administrative responsibilities, providing guidance, support, and information to the clinical staff.
• Hired and trained clinical staff by developing a Therapist Training Manual specific to Meadows Malibu.
• Designed the foundation of the group curriculum by integrating core features of the “Meadows Model”, along with components of addiction, mental health, trauma, grief/loss, and CBT/DBT that enhanced therapeutic.
• Implemented performance improvement data that identified aspects of care; provided reports and supervised the collection of data to improve organizational quality of care.
• Created systemic changes that optimized communication across all departments, improved time-management, and increased workflow.
• Initiated opportunities to train staff on a variety of topics such as documentation, treatment planning, ASAM criteria, assessing for suicidal risk, and boundaries.

Malibu, California, United States

• Provided exclusive, boutique-style therapy services to assist individuals struggling with substance abuse, cross addictions, trauma, and mental health issues.
• Delivered individualized treatment to business executives, lawyers, mental health professionals, artists, actors, medical professionals, and athletes in the NHL and MLS.
• Facilitated a weekly primary group examining residents’ developmental immaturity issues as core features presented in “The Meadows Model.”
• Engaged in weekly MTP alongside the Psychiatrist, Continuing Care Coordinator, Executive, Clinical, Nursing, and Medical Director to coordinate treatment planning.
• Maintained a caseload of up to 6 residents and provided intensive individual therapy sessions from a trauma focused lens twice a week, in addition to family/continuing care sessions weekly.
• Facilitated group therapy on topics including but not limited to emotions, self-development, addiction, codependency & relational issues, attachment, and trauma.

Newport Beach, California, United States

• Worked in close collaboration with the Treatment Team to provide clinical care to clients.
• Provided crisis intervention and rapid response services to stabilize the client.
• Knowledge of recovery programs including 12-Steps, SMART, Celebrate, and Refuge.
• Maintained a caseload of clients in residential, PHP, and IOP by providing individual psychotherapy, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Completed biopsychosocial assessments; provided referral recommendations, discharge planning, education, and direct therapeutic interventions to clients and their families.
• Developed individualized treatment plans using the “person-centered” approach in collaboration with the client and attending doctor, which were reviewed weekly in Treatment Team meetings.

Monterey, CA

• Planned and facilitated therapeutic groups for clients in PHP/IOP with a primary focus on treating clients with eating disorders, sexual disorders, trauma, bipolar disorder, chemical dependency, obsessive-compulsive.
• Co-facilitated core group in order for clients to be able to share therapeutic agendas, as well process their progress and difficulties in treatment.
• Managed a caseload of PHP/IOP/OP clients and provided intensive psychotherapy by focusing on symptom management, medication monitoring, restructuring of goals, life skills development, executive functioning skills, and.
• Integrated therapies ranging from IFS, CBT, and DBT to work through symptom remission, childhood trauma, neglect, and attachment issues.
• Participated in meetings with other primary therapists, dietician, and psychiatrist to develop treatment plan goals and track PHP/IOP client’s response to the interventions.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Worked collaboratively with primary care physicians in primary care settings to educate staff and ensure systematic screening for patients presenting with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders.
• Provided organizational support by restructuring workflow within primary care settings in order to target patients that are in need of mental health intervention.
• Used specific evidence-based screening approaches (IMPACT model, PHQ-9, GAD-7, AUDIT-C, DAST-10) as screening tools to gather data on patient’s symptomology.
• Used a variety of educational materials and brief interventions including Behavioral Activation, Motivational Interviewing, and Problem-Solving Therapy to support patients in establishing behavioral goals.
• Prioritized and triaged patients to the appropriate level of psychiatric care based on available resources.
• Collaboratively worked with the primary care physician, psychiatrist, and social worker to monitor the patient’s response to treatment.

Dedham, Massachusetts

• Provided guidance, education, supervision, and direct support to allow consumers with psychological and dual diagnoses disorders to maintain their physical and emotional health, live safely in the community, and.
• Assessed, developed, and actively implemented IAP interventions for consumers in collaboration with supervisors.
• Administered psychiatric and non-psychiatric medication as per Medication Administration Program protocol.
• Provided accurate, clear, and timely documentation of each consumer’s clinical records.
• Acted as a liaison with the community, providers, and significant others for the purpose of developing treatment and rehabilitation options.

Fall River, Massachusetts

• Provided direct diagnostic, crisis intervention and treatment services using bio-psychosocial methods within a therapeutic relationship to assist children, couples, individuals, and families to achieve a higher level.
• Utilized diagnostic skills involving practical knowledge of the DSM-IV.
• Maintained production expectations and record-keeping requirements.
• Participated in multi-disciplinary team, clinical, and staff meetings as needed.

Westwood, Massachusetts

• Planned and facilitated therapeutic groups for patients struggling with dual diagnoses.
• Conducted psychosocial assessments based on analysis of patient history, clinical observations, as well as by keeping in contact with patients, families, outpatient providers, etc.
• Developed specific goal oriented treatment plans that identify potential obstacles yet include adequate evaluation of patients living situation, supports, stressors, and aftercare planning.
• Provided accurate documentation of individual progress notes for each patient in a timely and professional manner.
• Participated in case management responsibilities that included discharge planning with patients, families, outpatient providers, as necessary through individual and family meetings, telephone contacts and interagency.

Boston, Massachusetts

• Assisted a graduate student in gathering and reviewing researching materials for their dissertation.
• Researched various databases to find studies related to the effects of coming out in the LGBT community.
• Engaged in bi-weekly meetings to review and discuss the related studies.

Boston, MA

• Assisted young children between the ages of 4-7 years to help them develop socially and emotionally.
• Worked with the supervisor to seek new mindful and logic projects to support the intellectual wellbeing of children.
• Participated and led bi-weekly interdisciplinary meetings to identify and implement new learning opportunities for children.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Counseling Psychology

Graduate

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychology

Undergraduate